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Why shouldn't it do well?

I drove an A4 2.0 TDI with about 20k euro in options. It's difficult to compare option prices over different countries as cars/options on cars are expensive in my country. However, it stays a fact that the new A4 requires a lot of options to look as good as the Audi press pictures make it look.

If I compare it against the C class, that looks great in Avant Garde, and the 3 series that is becoming much more loaded with standard options as the model ages. The A4 is now the most expensive option if you compare it against BMW/Mercedes.

And then, the A4 is lacking RWD, so you will have to go for quattro or settle for FWD.

Now for the drive itself, it drove very well. I drove a standard chassis (non sports) with 17" rims. It was a bit too comfortable for my tasting, steering was as expected from Audi. I missed a bit of feedback. Overall the car was neutral with a natural tendency to understeer. The new 2.0 TDI engine (common rail) was absolutely great, it reminded me of the fantastic 2.0D engine from BMW. Smooth, silent almost petrol like. However, it misses 30bhp to really compete with the BMW 320d.

But the driving itself did not push my button, it was nice but not great.

Interior is great looking but again requires all the right options to look like the Audi press pictures. Please remind that if you don't take the most expensive navigation you will not get the nice color screen and MMI.

Overall a nice car, but expensive, and really can you explain why an Audi should be more expensive than a BMW or Mercedes?